A great way to make use of the old newspapers, business papers, junk mail, paper bags and light cardboard. The papers must be soaked in water for 24 hours so that the pulp can be pressed into logs. and then the logs must dry, which takes 1 to 2 weeks.For easier pressing and quicker drying, use paper shredder shown below.

For easier and quicker paper log making, shred the paper first, before soaking it. The pulp is much easier to handle and dries quicker.This manual shredders is great for business papers too. No electricity required! Also makes perfect paper strips for quilling!